Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $57,920 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.85
10th percentile $39,140
90th percentile $134,360
Employed locally 160
National median $49,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,140
    25th
    $44,330
    50th (median)
    $57,920
    75th
    $72,620
    90th
    $134,360

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary vs area income 68% Median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,530
    Illinois $65,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $65,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,110
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,100
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $61,030

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,400
    Office Clerks, General $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Phoenix, AZ is $27.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.94 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salaries?

    The median Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary in Phoenix, AZ is 17.9% above the national median of $49,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,140 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,330.